11 Days Kenya Lodge Holiday Safari

This 11 Days Kenya Lodge Holiday Safari is legendary for its stunning national parks, Masai tribesmen herding their cattle, great game from lions, to hippos, to rhinos…..the towering, cloud-shrouded peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. On this classic safari in Kenya you’ll discover Africa’s wild beauty. Visit some of the world’s densest collections of wildlife in the Aberdares, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Mt Kenya Safari Club, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Talk with local residents in a Masai village and school. Stay at the famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club-exclusive lodging. It’s a safari like no other … and an adventure not to be missed. A perfect combination of some of the most diverse and interesting areas in Kenya. On this 11 Days Kenya Lodge Holiday Safari you will experience fertile highlands, snow capped Mount Kenya, rugged and beautiful northern Kenya, some beautiful lakes and last but not least famous Masai Mara.

This 11 Days Kenya Lodge Holiday Safari is legendary for its stunning national parks, Masai tribesmen herding their cattle, great game from lions, to hippos, to rhinos…..the towering, cloud-shrouded peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. On this classic safari in Kenya you’ll discover Africa’s wild beauty. Visit some of the world’s densest collections of wildlife in the Aberdares, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Mt Kenya Safari Club, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Talk with local residents in a Masai village and school. Stay at the famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club-exclusive lodging. It’s a safari like no other … and an adventure not to be missed. A perfect combination of some of the most diverse and interesting areas in Kenya. On this 11 Days Kenya Lodge Holiday Safari you will experience fertile highlands, snow capped Mount Kenya, rugged and beautiful northern Kenya, some beautiful lakes and last but not least famous Masai Mara.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare or Mt. Kenya National Park

Stop At: Aberdare National Park, Aberdare National Park, Central Province
Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National Park. We travel overland north from Nairobi to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After lunch and high tea, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted genet, and the elusive bongo.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance.
Overnight Accommodation: The Ark Forest Lodge
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: The Ark Forest Lodge
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Forest Tree Lodge – Samburu Game Reserve

Stop At: Samburu National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu District, Rift Valley Province
This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s northern frontier. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa Oryxes.
Overnight Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve

Stop At: Samburu National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu District, Rift Valley Province
Dawn breaks in golden bands as we start our day in the bush by scanning the river from our tent’s veranda with a cup of steaming coffee in hand.
Before the dew is off the grass, we’re off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands.
And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy camp.
Overnight Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Samburu Game Reserve – Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
After breakfast, we travel overland to the Sweetwaters game reserve and chimpanzee sanctuary. This 90,000 —acre private preserve has views of the peaks of Mount Kenya and offers game drives into countryside many travelers never see. We check into our Lodge where we stay for the next two nights. Sweetwaters land, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its sumptuous ranch were once the private domain of famed multi-millionaire, Adnan Kashoggi. This afternoon game drive takes us to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens! In fact Sweetwaters boasts excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Overnight Accommodation: Maiyain Lodge {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Maiyain Lodge {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Sweetwaters – Mt. Kenya Safari Club

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
Our destination today is the lovely Mount Kenya Safari Club. Sprawled on the slopes of majestic Mount Kenya, this exclusive club offers an experience of refined elegance and luxury, as well as a sense of old Hollywood thanks to its glamorous past. All of the amenities you would expect from a fine establishment are here, including horse stables, golf, trout streams, tennis, sauna as well as a charming animal orphanage Fine dining, gracious hospitality and superb accommodations are sure to be highlights of our stay.
Overnight Accommodation: Mount Kenya Safari Club
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Mount Kenya Safari Club
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6: Mt. Kenya Safari Club – Lake Nakuru National Park

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley Province
Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in this Park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renowned and over 400 bird’s species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the white Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Road Nakuru County Kenya
Our destination is Lake Naivsaha Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Lake Naivasha country club. We arrive in time for lunch at our lodge by the lake and early afternoon, we take an optional boat ride. Alternatively, a nature walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way to see wild animals while on foot. The Island is a private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, Vervet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck and giraffe. Or you may wish to lounge by the pool admiring the view of zebras, Giraffes and waterbuck just outside the fence. Lake Naivasha is one of Rift Valley fresh water lakes, has a variety of bird life and hippo colonies.
Overnight Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 8: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. The Mara Game Reserve-one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles.
Overnight Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 9: Discover Masai Mara

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today and tomorrow during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Overnight Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 10: Masai Mara

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today and tomorrow during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Overnight Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 11: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
Morning game drive to savour the beauty of the park, return to lodge for breakfast. After, depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: No accommodation unless requested